Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
58Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
43Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPC32420, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Roof PlumberPlumber (Airconditioning and Mechanical Services)Plumber (General)
Industries
Building Trades
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CPC32420 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 58 units: 43 core plus 15 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCWC2001Complete penetrations and flashings
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2048Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2052Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053Weld using metal arc welding equipment
CPCPCM2054Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM2055Work safely on roofs
CPCPCM3021Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPCM3024Prepare simple drawings
CPCPCM3025Install trench support
CPCPDR2021Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2025Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
CPCPDR2026Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
CPCPDR3021Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPDR3023Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
CPCPDR3025Plan layout and install vacuum drainage systems
CPCPFS3031Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPFS3037Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS3038Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CPCPGS3026Assess operational risk when working with hydrogen
CPCPGS3046Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
CPCPGS3047Install LPG systems in marine craft
CPCPGS3048Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3049Install gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3052Maintain Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3053Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3055Install gas sub-meters
CPCPGS3056Size and install consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3059Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3060Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl
CPCPGS3061Install and commission Type A gas appliances
CPCPIG2021Design domestic urban irrigation systems
CPCPIG3021Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
CPCPIG3022Install and commission domestic irrigation pumps
CPCPMS2021Assemble mechanical services components
CPCPMS3031Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPMS3032Select and fit insulation and sheathing
CPCPMS3033Install small bore heating systems
CPCPMS3034Install and test medical gas pipeline systems
CPCPMS3035Install and test ducting systems
CPCPMS3036Install air handling units
CPCPMS3037Install and commission a single head split system air conditioning
CPCPMS3038Install air conditioning control equipment
CPCPMS3039Maintain mechanical services equipment
CPCPMS3040Install and commission evaporative air cooling systems
CPCPMS3041Install domestic solid fuel burning appliances
CPCPRF2022Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
CPCPRF2023Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF2024Fabricate roof coverings for curved structures
CPCPRF3021Receive roofing materials
CPCPRF3022Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
CPCPRF3023Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPRF3024Install roof components
CPCPRF3025Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
CPCPRF3026Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
CPCPRF3027Select and install a heritage roof system
CPCPSN3011Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3022Install discharge pipes
CPCPSN3025Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPSN3026Install sewerage pumpsets
CPCPWT3020Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3021Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
CPCPWT3024Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
CPCPWT3025Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3026Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls
CPCPWT3027Install backflow prevention devices
CPCPWT3028Install property service
CPCPWT3029Install water pipe systems
CPCPWT3030Install home fire sprinkler systems
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
RIICTT306EInstall cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems
RIIWHS202Enter and work in confined spaces
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEERA0049Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
UEERA0059Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
UEERA0064Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CPC32420 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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